The Google Pixel 4 starts at $799 (£669) for a 64GB version and $899 (£829) for the Pixel 4 XL. As both smartphones are available in black, white or orange, which Google calls “Oh So Orange.” The Google Pixel 4 is one of the most leaked-about phones recently.
Google Pixel phones features Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, and are rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. Both Pixel 4 and Google Pixel 4XL phones have a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and wireless charging. On the bottom you’ll find stereo speakers and a USB-C port.
The Google Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch screen, which is larger than the 5.5-inch one found on the Pixel 3, while the Pixel 4 XL has a 6.3-inch display, the same size as last year’s Pixel 3 XL.
The new displays also have a feature called Ambient EQ that adapts the screen’s color temperature to make colors look more natural under different lighting situations.
The Google Pixel 4 and Google Pixel 4XL are the first Android phones with face unlock that’s secure enough to be used for payments with Google Pay as well as with password apps. That’s a good thing, because Google nixed the fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 4 and 4 XL.
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL buyers will not get the full-resolution storage that has been promised to previous-gen Pixel phones.
The product page on Google has a disclaimer that suggests that users will be able to store high quality photos and videos, but they may be ‘compressed or resized’.
This means that Google is not offering the privilege to store full-resolution photos as is, in Google Photos. While amateur photographers may not see this as much of a change, skilled photographers who used this unlimited cloud storage to gather their large sized photos, may find it problematic.
Google Pixel 4 VS Google Pixel 4XL Specifications
| Brand | Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 4 XL |
| Display | 5.7-inch pOLED Smooth Display 2,280 x 1,080 resolution 19:9 aspect ratio 90Hz refresh rate Ambient EQ Gorilla Glass 5 | 6.3-inch pOLED Smooth Display 3,040 x 1,440 resolution 19:9 aspect ratio, 537ppi 90Hz refresh rate Ambient EQ Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Pixel Neural Core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Pixel Neural Core |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| MicroSD | No | No |
| Battery | 2,800mAh 18W fast charging Qi wireless charging | 3,700mAh 18W fast charging Qi wireless charging |
| Cameras | Rear: 12.2MP Dual-Pixel, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 1.4μm, PDAF 16MP telephoto, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 1.0μm, PDAF Front: 8.1MP, ƒ/2.0, 1.22μm Video: UHD 4K at up to 30fps, 1080p at up to 60fps, 240fps in 720p, 120fps in 1080p | Rear: 12.2MP Dual-Pixel, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 1.4μm 16MP telephoto, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 1.0μm Front: 8.1MP, ƒ/2.0, 1.22μm Video: UHD 4K at up to 30fps, 1080p at up to 60fps, 240fps in 720p, 120fps in 1080p |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Active Edge Motion Sense Dot projector Soli radar Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Barometer (Altimeter) Face ID Gyroscope Proximity | Active Edge Motion Sense Dot projector Soli radar Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Barometer (Altimeter) Face ID Gyroscope Proximity |
| Security | Face unlock Titan M Security Module | Face unlock Titan M Security Module |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 + LE NFC GPS | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 + LE NFC GPS |
| Software | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Dimensions and weight | 68.8 x 147.1 x 8.2mm 162 g | 75.1 x 160.4 x 8.2mm 193g |
Pricing
The Google Pixel 4 phones will be available in the US and Europe from October 24. You can pre-order now starting at $800 for the 64GB Pixel 4 and $900 for the 64GB Pixel 4 XL.
